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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.06, 12,669.58 and 6,042.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.06, 12,669.58 and 6,042.36 is: 8,341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.06 : 12,669.58 = 6,042.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.06/12,669.58 = 6,042.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.06x = 12,669.58 × 6,042.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.06x = 76,554,163.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,554,163.41/9,177.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.91

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